general problems of the 2003 Subaru Forester

I was driving on the highway, going straight, when suddenly my car started accelerating at full speed. I checked and made sure my foot was on the break instead of the gas, which it was. The car proceeded to move forward even with both of my feet and all of my weight on the break, and it started accelerating again because the break could not stop it or hold on. I pulled to the side of the road and threw the car in park even though it was still going 15 mph and climbing. Even in park, the engine was going as hard as it could go. I have not driven the car since.

2013 Subaru. Consumer writes in regards to brake problems. The consumer stated almost from the moment, he purchased the vehicle, he and his wife experienced problems with the brakes. The consumer stated on two occasions, his wife experienced a slow brake response. The consumer stated the first time the incident happened, his wife was driving downhill and when she attempted to apply the brake, the vehicle would not stop, which resulted in an accident. His wife suffered a back injury. The second time the incident happened, his wife was driving again, and the brakes did not respond. Consequently, his wife had another accident. The consumer also stated the air bags did not deploy in either accident. Updated 04/04/lj.

The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Forester. While pulling out of the driveway, the vehicle suddenly began to accelerate up to 35 mph after the contact released the accelerator pedal. The vehicle crashed into a tree and was totaled. The contact was injured as a result of the crash. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

The contact owned a 2003 Subaru Forester. While driving at speeds of less than 20 mph and entering her driveway, the vehicle abnormally accelerated at a rapid speed. The vehicle crashed into her home causing considerable damages to the vehicle and her home. The airbags did not deploy at the time of impact, however she did not sustain any injuries. The manufacturer was not contacted and repairs were paid by her insurance company. On a separate occasion, while driving at speeds of less than 15 mph and entering her driveway from the main street, the vehicle again abnormally accelerated at a rapid rate of speed, crashing into the rear wall of her home. The vehicle did not stop and proceeded to crash into her garage and into the rear wall of a neighboring home. She did not recall if she attempted to depress the brake pedal at the time because the incident happened within a matter of seconds. The police were called to the scene and a report was filed accordingly. The vehicle was destroyed. The night before the incident the vehicle was taken in for regular scheduled maintenance. She was not advised that there were any issues with the vehicle. The initial failure mileage was unknown, however the mileage was 49,000 when the vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not available.

2003 Subaru Forester speed control malfunction. While backing out of the parking space, the vehicle suddenly took off in an uncontrollable manner and struck two parked vehicles that were 10 feet away. One of the vehicle's hit another causing damage.

While backing out of a parking space the vehicle accelerated. No impact reported. The problem had not been completely corrected. The consumer almost hit a pedestrian in a parking lot due to this problem. When backing out, the vehicle started out slow but would then surge in reverse. The brakes felt spongy. The front brake pads were sticking to the sliders. The pads were removed and the corrosion was cleaned. The vehicle accelerated like it was in cruise and when the consumers foot was taken off of the gas, the speed would remain the same.

The vehicle shot forward when put in reverse causing it to hit the front door of a store. The owner then placed the vehicle in drive and the vehicle shot in reverse, while accelerating forward, the consumer almost hit a house. Owner will contact the manufacturer. Cause not yet determined.

I have a 2003 Subaru Forester and I was pulling in a parking spot at a horse farm, with my foot on the brake and the car just accelerated and I hit a tree. I have tried to contact Subaru of America and they have not called me back. My dealer has replaced the computer but is not able to state this will resolve the problem. I have put $305 for car rental $250 deductible for insurance out of my pocket not to also include a day of work missed due to trying to stop car with both feet on brake and banged both knees. Also I can not express the fear that this has put in me because they have not given me any reasons or answers. They just ignored the whole issue . I do know other Subaru's have had this problem. My family has been buy these cars since the 80's. I would have sworn by this company until now. I can not believe they would deny such an issue. Are they waiting for someone to become seriously hurt. I now cry at the commercial that states the Forester is the safest SUV. I trust my dealer but how can I be sure if they replaced the proper parts if Subaru will not even acknowledge the problem. My dealer has tried to go above and beyond but can not state that replacement will be resolution. I don't feel my insurance or myself should be put out do to a mechanical problem that has been brought to their attention before. I an scared to death every time I get behind the wheel of this car and any other car at this time.